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The Americans take on Slovakia today after navigating a tight quarterfinal against Sweden, where Quinn Hughes scored the overtime winner to clinch a 2–1 victory and keep the U.S. tournament run alive. 

Slovakia enters as the surprise of the bracket, advancing to the semifinals with a 6–2 win over Germany. 

With the semifinals re-seeded, that result set up this matchup with the United States, with a trip to the gold medal game on the line to take on Canada.

Follow along below for live updates, highlights, and key moments from USA vs. Slovakia in the Olympic hockey semifinals.

Team USA Vs. Slovakia Hockey Score and Live Updates

LIVE: USA 6, Slovakia 1 (3P)

Slovakia Scores - 3rd, 6:43

USA 6, Slovakia 2

Pavol Regenda scores for Slovakia. 

It's the eighth goal scored this game. 

USA Scores - 3rd, 9:08

USA 6, Slovakia 1

Brady Tkachuk gets a breakaway goal. 

He was stuffed by Stanislav Skorvanek on a very similar play earlier in the third period. 

USA notches their sixth goal of the game. 

Ten Minutes Left - 3rd, 9:25

USA 5, Slovakia 1

If Team USA holds on to the 5-1 win, they will be guaranteed a silver medal. 

It would be the US men's hockey team's first medal since 2010. 

Slovakia Scores - 3rd, 14:45

USA 5, Slovakia 1

Connor Hellebuyck gets caught behind the net, and Juraj Slafkovsky takes advantage, to get Slovakia their first goal of the game. 

Tage Thompson Injured - 3rd, 17:54

USA 5, Slovakia 0

Tage Thompson did not come out with Team USA to start the third period. 

He is out for the rest of the game with an injury, no specifics. 

Third Period Begins - 3rd, 20:00

USA 5, Slovakia 0

Only 20 more minutes of play before Team USA heads back to the gold medal game. 

They hold a 5-0 lead as the third period begins. 

Second Period Ends 

USA 5, Slovakia 0

Team USA with a massive second period in which they scored three goals, two from Jack Hughes.

Jack Hughes Scores Again - 2nd, 1:36

USA 5, Slovakia 0

Team USA is rolling as Jack Hughes scores from the left side of the net. 

Jack Hughes said "ANOTHA ONE". pic.twitter.com/GG2bK1YPlj

— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) February 20, 2026

Slovakia Changes Goalies - 2nd, 7:20

USA 4, Slovakia 0

Samuel Hlavaj, who has had a strong olympics, is pulled in favor of Stanislav Skorvanek. 

Eichel Scores - 2nd, 7:27

USA 4, Slovakia 0

Jack Eichel scores within 20 seconds of Jack Hughes. 

USA seemingly have this game in hand, with a 4-0 lead.

Team USA RUNNING away with it! pic.twitter.com/hDs3RkkVc2

— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) February 20, 2026

USA Scores - 2nd, 7:47

USA 3, Slovakia 0

Jack Hughes gets on the board with an incredible move, Werenski on the assist. 

Hughes goes top right from the left side. 

Jack Hughes showing flashes of Patrick Kane! pic.twitter.com/iaHFG0pvcW

— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) February 20, 2026

USA Goal Disallowed - 2nd, 8:42

USA 2, Slovakia 0

Jake Guentzel kicked the puck into the net off his skate, and thus the goal was disallowed, or never called a goal in the first place.

Team USA Power Play - 2nd, 11:31

USA 2, Slovakia 0

The power play run continues. This time it'll be a USA power play. 

Two minutes for holding on Martin Fehervary.

Slovakia Power Play - 2nd, 14:30

USA 2, Slovakia 0

Once again, Slovakia is on the power play. 

Two minutes for high-sticking on Charlie McAvoy. 

Four-On-Four - 2nd, 18:51

USA 2, Slovakia 0

Two minutes for hooking on Auston Matthews. 

Team USA vs. Slovakia in 4v4 hockey for the next few minutes.  

Team USA Power Play - 2nd, 19:29

USA 2, Slovakia 0

Two minutes for roughing on Martin Fehervary.

Fehervary came in after the play and shoved Matthew Tkachuk in the face. 

Second Period Begins - 2nd, 20:00

USA 2, Slovakia 0

Team USA is trying to preserve their 2-0 lead as we begin the second period. 

End Of First Period

USA 2, Slovakia 0

USA will take a 2-0 lead into the second set after Dylan Larkin and Tage Thompson score. 

Shots after first period: 

• USA: 11
• Slovakia: 8

USA Scores - 1st, 0:40

USA 2, Slovakia 0

Only took about 17 seconds into the power play to score. 

Tage Thompson sends a slapshot top left corner and past the Slovakian goaltender. 

USA cushions their lead, 2-0.

BLINK AND YOU'LL MISS IT.

Tage Thompson extends the USA's lead. pic.twitter.com/6CQUSRxdYA

— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) February 20, 2026

Team USA Power Play - 1st, 0:57

USA 1, Slovakia 0

Two minutes for tripping on Milos Kelemen. 

Jack Hughes gets taken down and USA will have their first power play.

USA Survives Again - 1st, 6:02

USA 1, Slovakia 0

Team USA successfully kills the second penalty and keeps their 100-percent PK rate. 

Slovaks are 0-2 on their power plays. 

Slovakia Power Play - 1st, 8:02

USA 1, Slovakia 0

Two minutes for delay of game on Zach Werenski. 

Team USA back shorthanded again. 

USA Maintains 100% PK - 1st, 9:09

USA 1, Slovakia 0

Team USA keeps their 100-percent penalty-killing rate during these olympics. 

Slovakia Power Play - 1st, 11:09

USA 1, Slovakia 0

Two minutes for goaltender interference on Charlie McAvoy. 

USA Thrives With Physical Play - 1st, 12:38

USA 1, Slovakia 0

Team USA has been one of the most physical teams during this olympic hockey tournament. 

The Tkachuks and Charlie McAvoy, in particular, have been an annoyance to opponents. 

That thread has certainly continued into today. 

Team USA Scores - 1st, 15:41

USA 1, Slovakia 0

Dylan Larkin scores early for the Americans. 

After a quick line change, Larkin gets the puck in a 1v2 and releases the wrister that gets past Samuel Hlavaj.

Dylan Larkin wastes NO TIME. pic.twitter.com/DDjYQzLxCj

— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) February 20, 2026

Crushing Forecheck - 1st, 16:55

USA 0, Slovakia 0

Team USA has been pressing Slovakia through the first few minutes with a suffocating forecheck. 

The Slovakian goaltender has been kept on his toes early. 

Game Begins - 1st, 20:00

USA 0, Slovakia 0

The second semifinal between Team USA and Slovakia is underway, with a ticket to play Canada in the gold medal game up for grabs.

USA are in the white jerseys, Slovakia in their blue jerseys.  

Team USA Lines Vs. Slovakia

Forwards

• Brady Tkachuk – Jack Eichel – Matthew Tkachuk
• Jake Guentzel – Auston Matthews – Matt Boldy 
• Jack Hughes – Dylan Larkin – Tage Thompson
• J.T. Miller – Brock Nelson – Vincent Trocheck
• Clayton Keller

Defense

• Quinn Hughes – Charlie McAvoy – Quinn Hughes
• Jaccob Slavin – Brock Faber
• Zach Werenski – Jake Sanderson
• Noah Hanifin

Goaltenders

• Starter: Connor Hellebuyck
• Backup: Jake Oettinger

Not Dressed

• Jeremy Swayman
• Jackson LaCombe
• Kyle Connor

Slovakia Lines Vs. USA

Forwards

• Juraj Slafkovsky – Adam Ruzicka – Tomas Tatar
• Pavol Regenda – Martin Pospisil – Milos Kelemen
• Oliver Okuliar – Dalibor Dvorsky – Libor Hudacek
• Adam Liska – Matus Sukel – Samuel Takac
• Lukas Cingel

Defense

• Simon Nemec – Martin Fehervary
• Martin Gernat – Erik Cernak
• Peter Ceresnak – Martin Marincin
• Patrik Koch

Goaltenders

• Starter: Samuel Hlavaj
• Backup: Stanislav Skorvanek

Not Dressed

• Michal Ivan
• Adam Gajan
• Peter Cehlarik

USA Vs. Slovakia Winner Plays Canada

The winner of the Team USA-Slovakia semifinal will play Team Canada in the gold medal game. 

NATHAN MACKINNON IN THE FINAL MINUTE. CANADA HAVE PULLED OFF THE COMEBACK. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/3jMB2EWWfU

— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) February 20, 2026

What Time Is The US Men's Hockey Game Today?

Team USA takes on Slovakia at 3:10 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock. 

What Channel Is The USA Hockey Game On?

Team USA vs. Slovakia will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock at 3:10 p.m. ET on Feb. 20. 

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NHL Points Leaders On Team USA

• Jack Eichel — 50 GP, 21 G, 47 A, 68 P
• Kyle Connor — 56 GP, 25 G, 39 A, 64 P
• Matt Boldy — 54 GP, 32 G, 30 A, 62 P
• Jake Guentzel — 55 GP, 26 G, 34 A, 60 P
• Tage Thompson — 57 GP, 30 G, 29 A, 59 P
• Clayton Keller — 57 GP, 17 G, 37 A, 54 P
• Dylan Larkin — 58 GP, 26 G, 25 A, 51 P
• Brock Nelson — 55 GP, 29 G, 20 A, 49 P
• Auston Matthews — 51 GP, 26 G, 22 A, 48 P
• Brady Tkachuk — 37 GP, 14 G, 23 A, 37 P

Team USA Goalie NHL Stats

• Connor Hellebuyck — 36 GP, 13-16-7, 2.79 GAA, .900 SV%, 0 SO
• Jake Oettinger — 37 GP, 23-10-4, 2.73 GAA, .897 SV%, 2 SO
• Jeremy Swayman — 38 GP, 22-12-3, 2.92 GAA, .903 SV%, 1 SO

What Channel Is The USA Hockey Game On Today?

The Team USA vs. Slovakia game will be broadcast at 3:10 p.m. ET on Peacock, NBC, and NBCOlympics.com.

In Canada, olympic hockey will be broadcast on CBC. 

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What Time Is The USA Men's Hockey Game Tonight?

The USA men's hockey team plays Slovakia in the Olympic semifinals at 3:10 p.m. ET. 

Team USA Hockey Roster 2026

Here's the Team USA men’s ice hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina.

Forwards

• 12 – Matt Boldy – Forward (Minnesota Wild)
• 81 – Kyle Connor – Forward (Winnipeg Jets)
• 9 – Jack Eichel – Forward (Vegas Golden Knights)
• 59 – Jake Guentzel – Forward (Tampa Bay Lightning)
• 86 – Jack Hughes – Forward (New Jersey Devils)
• 91 – Clayton Keller – Forward (Utah Mammoth)
• 21 – Dylan Larkin – Forward (Detroit Red Wings)
• 34 – Auston Matthews – Forward (Toronto Maple Leafs)
• 10 – J.T. Miller – Forward (New York Rangers)
• 29 – Brock Nelson – Forward (Colorado Avalanche)
• 72 – Tage Thompson – Forward (Buffalo Sabres)
• 7 – Brady Tkachuk – Forward (Ottawa Senators)
• 19 – Matthew Tkachuk – Forward (Florida Panthers)
• 16 – Vincent Trocheck – Forward (New York Rangers)

Defensemen

• 14 – Brock Faber – Defenseman (Minnesota Wild)
• 15 – Noah Hanifin – Defenseman (Vegas Golden Knights)
• 43 – Quinn Hughes – Defenseman (Minnesota Wild)
• 2 – Jackson LaCombe – Defenseman (Anaheim Ducks)
• 25 – Charlie McAvoy – Defenseman (Boston Bruins)
• 85 – Jake Sanderson – Defenseman (Ottawa Senators)
• 74 – Jaccob Slavin – Defenseman (Carolina Hurricanes)
• 8 – Zach Werenski – Defenseman (Columbus Blue Jackets)

Goaltenders

• 37 – Connor Hellebuyck – Goaltender (Winnipeg Jets)
• 30 – Jake Oettinger – Goaltender (Dallas Stars)
• 1 – Jeremy Swayman – Goaltender (Boston Bruins)

Slovakia Olympic Hockey Roster 2026

Here’s the Team Slovakia men’s ice hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina.

Forwards

• 6 – Lukáš Cingeľ — Forward (HC Kometa Brno)
• 8 – Oliver Okuliar – Forward (Skelleftea IK, Swe)
• 11 – Milos Kelemen – Forward (HC Dynamo Pardubice, Cze)
• 15 – Dalibor Dvorsky – Forward (St. Louis Blues, NHL)
• 20 – Juraj Slafkovsky – Forward (Montreal Canadiens, NHL)
• 21 – Adam Ruzicka – Forward (Spartak Moscow, KHL)
• 23 – Adam Liska – Forward (Severstal Cherepovets, KHL)
• 34 – Peter Cehlarik – Forward (Leksands IF, Swe)
• 49 – Samuel Takac – Forward (HC Slovan Bratislava, Svk)
• 76 – Martin Pospisil – Forward (Calgary Flames, NHL)
• 79 – Libor Hudacek – Forward (HC Ocelari Trinec, Cze)
• 84 – Pavol Regenda – Forward (San Jose Sharks, NHL)
• 90 – Tomas Tatar – Forward (EV Zug, Sui)
• 91 – Matus Sukel – Forward (HC Litvinov, Cze)

Defensemen

• 14 – Peter Ceresnak – Defenseman (HC Dynamo Pardubice, Cze)
• 17 – Simon Nemec – Defenseman (New Jersey Devils, NHL)
• 28 – Martin Gernat – Defenseman (Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, KHL)
• 29 – Michal Ivan – Defenseman (Bili Tygri Liberec, Cze)
• 42 – Martin Fehervary – Defenseman (Washington Capitals, NHL)
• 52 – Martin Marincin – Defenseman (HC Ocelari Trinec, Cze)
• 64 – Patrik Koch — Defenseman (HC Oceláři Třinec)
• 81 – Erik Cernak – Defenseman (Tampa Bay Lightning, NHL)

Goaltenders

• 30 – Adam Gajan – Goaltender (Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs, NCAA)
• 31 – Samuel Hlavaj – Goaltender (Iowa Wild, AHL)
• 33 – Stanislav Skorvanek – Goaltender (Mountfield HK, Cze)

Men's Olympic Hockey Schedule 2026

Wednesday, Feb. 11

• 10:40 a.m. ET – Slovakia vs. Finland
• 3:10 p.m. ET – Sweden vs. Italy

Thursday, Feb. 12

• 6:10 a.m. ET – Switzerland vs. France
• 10:40 a.m. ET – Czechia vs. Canada
• 3:10 p.m. ET – Latvia vs. USA
• 3:10 p.m. ET – Germany vs. Denmark

Friday, Feb. 13

• 6:10 a.m. ET – Finland vs. Sweden
• 6:10 a.m. ET – Italy vs. Slovakia
• 10:40 a.m. ET – France vs. Czechia
• 3:10 p.m. ET – Canada vs. Switzerland

Saturday, Feb. 14

• 6:10 a.m. ET – Sweden vs. Slovakia
• 6:10 a.m. ET – Germany vs. Latvia
• 10:40 a.m. ET – Finland vs. Italy
• 3:10 p.m. ET – USA vs. Denmark

Sunday, Feb. 15

• 6:10 a.m. ET – Switzerland vs. Czechia
• 10:40 a.m. ET – Canada vs. France
• 1:10 p.m. ET – Denmark vs. Latvia
• 3:10 p.m. ET – USA vs. Germany

Tuesday, Feb. 17 — Qualification Playoffs

• 6:10 a.m. ET – Qualification Playoff 1
• 6:10 a.m. ET – Qualification Playoff 2
• 10:40 a.m. ET – Qualification Playoff 3
• 3:10 p.m. ET – Qualification Playoff 4

Wednesday, Feb. 18 — Quarterfinals

• 6:10 a.m. ET – Quarterfinal 1
• 10:40 a.m. ET – Quarterfinal 2
• 12:10 p.m. ET – Quarterfinal 3
• 3:10 p.m. ET – Quarterfinal 4

Friday, Feb. 20 — Semifinals

• 10:40 a.m. ET – Semifinal 1
• 3:10 p.m. ET – Semifinal 2

Saturday, Feb. 21

• 2:40 p.m. ET – Men’s Bronze medal game

Sunday, Feb. 22

• 8:10 a.m. ET – Men’s Gold medal game

Can You Fight In Olympic Hockey?

No, fighting is not allowed in Men's Olympic Hockey.

• Olympic hockey follows IIHF rules, not NHL rules. 
• Any player who starts or participates in a fight is assessed a major penalty and a game misconduct. 
• Officials can also issue additional discipline depending on severity.

Brothers On USA Hockey Team

There are two sets of brothers on the USA hockey team. 

The Tkachuk brothers:

• 7 – Brady Tkachuk – Forward (Ottawa Senators)
• 19 – Matthew Tkachuk – Forward (Florida Panthers)

The Hughes brothers: 

• 86 – Jack Hughes – Forward (New Jersey Devils)
• 43 – Quinn Hughes – Defenseman (Minnesota Wild)

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